September 30, 2025

121. Dismissed By Your Doctor? Here’s How to Finally Get Answers About Your PCOS with Dr. Thais Aliabadi & Mary Alice Haney of SheMD Podcast

38 minutes

Could your irregular cycles, persistent acne, or stubborn weight really be undiagnosed PCOS—just like 75% of women who have it but don’t know?

That’s why in this episode, I’m sitting down with the hosts of the SheMD podcast, top PCOS specialist Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi (celebrity OB, leading PCOS expert, and the doctor trusted by women like Halsey, Khloe Kardashian, and Rihanna) and women’s health advocate Mary Alice Haney to reveal why PCOS gets missed, the real symptoms you should be watching for, and what your doctors might be getting wrong about diagnosis.

We’re breaking down the easy-to-miss red flags, debunking the biggest myths, and giving you the knowledge to confidently advocate for your body no matter how many times you’ve been dismissed. You’ll walk away knowing exactly what to ask for, what matters most, and how to finally get answers.

3:59 – Why Over 75% of Women with PCOS Are Undiagnosed And Why That Number Might Be Even Higher

4:30 – How Widely Symptoms Can Vary (and Why That Makes Diagnosis So Tricky)

9:37 – The Three Simple Criteria Doctors Should Use (But Often Don’t) for PCOS Diagnosis

11:11 – Why You Don’t Need High Testosterone on Bloodwork to Be Diagnosed with PCOS

12:12 – The Top Causes, Symptoms & Family Patterns to Look Out For, Especially If You’ve Been Told “It’s All in Your Head”

17:16 – How Personal Advocacy Beats Medical Dismissal (and Why You Should Never Throw in the Towel)

21:20 – The “Pillars” of PCOS and What Actually Drives Symptoms

32:10 – Why Standard Treatments Like Birth Control Miss the Real Root Causes And What You Actually Need for Real Relief

34:38 – What to Ask Your Doctor (or Do at Home) If You Suspect PCOS

36:32 – Why Building Knowledge (and Community) Is the #1 Step to Becoming Your Own Health Advocate

34:38 – The Overlap with Endometriosis & Why It Matters for Fertility and Long-Term Health

36:32 – Why Moms Should Watch for PCOS in Daughters and How One Founder Didn’t Get Properly Diagnosed Until Age 45

Episode Links:

Take the Ovii PCOS Quiz by Dr. Thais Aliabadi
Learn more about Ovii: Website | Instagram
Connect with Dr. Thais Aliabadi: Website | Instagram
Connect with Mary Alice: Instagram
Check out their podcast: SHE MD Podcast | Instagram

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